Is Chicken Vegetable Pot Pie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Campbell's Chunky
Chicken Vegetable Pot Pie is a food from Campbell's Chunky. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Modified Corn Starch, Monosodium Glutamate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes monosodium glutamate and modified corn starch, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of soy protein isolate and sugar also indicates a less favorable composition.
Main concern
Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains seasoned chicken and vegetables like carrots and peas, providing some nutritional value.
- Includes turmeric extract, which is a natural colorant and may offer some benefits.
Concerns
- Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may not be favorable for quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary base for the pot pie, contributing to moisture and texture without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Seasoned Chicken safe in this food?
Good
Seasoned Chicken is used here as base. Seasoned chicken provides protein and flavor, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: seasoned chicken
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Is Carrots safe in this food?
Good
Carrots is used here as base. Carrots add natural sweetness and nutrients, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: carrots
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Is Spaetzle Dumpling safe in this food?
Medium
Spaetzle Dumpling is used here as base. Spaetzle dumpling contains wheat flour and whole egg, providing texture but raises concerns due to gluten content.
Role in formula: base
Original: spaetzle dumpling (wheat flour [barley), whole egg, sait, wheat gluten, turmeric extract)
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil (canola and/or soybean) is used for cooking but may raise concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (com canola and/or soybean)
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may not provide nutritional benefits and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified comm starch
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Is Peas safe in this food?
Good
Peas is used here as base. Peas contribute fiber and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: peas
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor but raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Onion Powder safe in this food?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder adds flavor without raising significant safety concerns, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion powder
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Is Dried Parsley safe in this food?
Good
Dried Parsley is used here as flavor. Dried parsley is a natural herb that enhances flavor and adds some nutritional value.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dried parsley
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Is Autolyzed Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Autolyzed Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Autolyzed yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: autolyzed yeast extract
Read the full ingredient profile for Autolyzed Yeast Extract
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Is Monosodium Glutamate safe in this food?
Bad
Monosodium Glutamate is used here as flavor. Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: monosodium glutamate
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Is Soy Protein Isolate safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Protein Isolate is used here as protein. Soy protein isolate is a processed protein source that may not be favorable for quality.
Role in formula: protein
Original: soy protein isolate
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this food?
Good
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta carotene is a natural colorant that may provide some antioxidant benefits.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: beta carotene
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3247838
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Allergens detected: celery , wheat , egg
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